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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165, 227.22 and 146.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165, 227.22 and 146.52 is: 201.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165 : 227.22 = 146.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165/227.22 = 146.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165x = 227.22 × 146.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165x = 33,292.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,292.27/165
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.77

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